VITAL 1.5 CAL is peptide-based therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term for patients who require tube feeding and are experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function and/or GI intolerance. For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision. Vital 1.5 kcal contains 70% MCT, an easily digested and absorbed source of fat that contributes readily available energy.

Features

• Gluten-free.
• Volume: 33.8 oz.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.
• 1.5 Cal/mL—concentrated calories for fluid-restricted patients.
• 1500 Calories (1000 mL) provides at least 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals.
• Contains elevated levels of antioxidants vitamins C and E and selenium to help reduce free radical damage.

Designed to promote tolerance:

• Hydrolyzed, peptide-based protein system.
• MCT/canola oil structured lipid, a next-generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids.
• Advanced blend of hydrolyzed protein, structured lipid, and prebiotics (scFOS) to support absorption and tolerance.
• 1.4 g of scFOS/8 fl oz (6 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.

Ingredients: Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Structured Lipid (Interesterified Canola Oil and medium Chain Triglycerides), Sugar, Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate. Less than 1% of Canola Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Magnesium Phosphate, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Potassium Citrate, DATEM, Calcium Phosphate, Cellulose Gel, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sucralose, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Magnesium Chloride, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Chromium Chloride, Folic Acid, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12. Contains milk ingredients.

Precautions

• Not for IV use.
• Not suitable for people with galactosemia.
• Follow directions for use provided by the manufacturer of feeding sets.
• Unless a shorter hang time is specified by the set manufacturer, hang the product for up to 48 hours after the initial connection when the clean technique and only one new set are used. Otherwise, hang for no more than 24 hours.

Instructions for Use: All medical foods, regardless of the type of administration system, require careful handling because they can support microbial growth. Follow these instructions for clean technique and proper setup to reduce the potential for microbial contamination.

NOTE: Failure to follow the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE increases the potential for microbial contamination and may reduce hangtime.

• Administer product at room temperature.
• THOROUGHLY wash hands with soap and water before handling the container or feeding set.
• Turn the container upside down and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY, using a twisting motion for at least 10 seconds.
• DO NOT touch any part of the container or feeding set that comes into contact with the formula.
• When initiating feeding, follow the physician's instructions. Adjust flow rate and volume according to the patient's condition and tolerance.
• Additional fluid requirements should be met by giving water between or after feedings or when flushing the tube.

For Use with Enteral Feeding Pumps:

• Remove the dust cover from RTH Safety Screw Cap.
• Remove the dust cover from the feeding set connector.
• Insert the feeding set connector into the port of the RTH Safety Screw Cap and completely pierce the foil.
• Turn the connector collar clockwise until it is securely fastened.
• Close the clamp on set before inverting the container.
• Invert the container and suspend, using the hanging ring on the bottom of the container.

• The product warranty is applicable as per the terms and conditions provided by the product manufacturer.

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• No returns will be accepted after 30 days from the date of shipment.
• All returns are subject to a restocking fee as per manufacturers terms and conditions.
• All returns must have an RGA number (Returned Goods Authorization), unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
• We do not guarantee fulfillment of any desired purpose or product suitability to the user and this will not be considered as a valid reason for return.
• The products must be new, unused condition, not tampered with, in original packaging and returned at the customers expense in the original packaging.
• If your return is not due to any manufacturing defect then the original shipping cost will be deducted from the total refund.
• Hygiene, bath and toilet items cannot be returned once opened or used.
• Standard manufacturer terms and conditions apply for return policy of this product.

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